Château des Jacques - Moulin-à-Vent - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Delicate and floral, the 2021 red Moulin-à-Vent presents a very refined profile with a light, fine juice. Silky tannins and an infused structure where the oak is subtle create a highly approachable and delicate ensemble. It is crafted from a blend of eight parcels on Rochegrès and Haut de Carquelin, which together provide a beautiful synthesis of the estate's style and the appellation. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. 1/3 matured in vats, the remainder in barrels of 1 to 2 wines, plus a few new barrels.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Floral notes of peonies and roses.

Palate:

Delicate and pure, with delicate fruit, this wine with its infused profile offers an affable juice of immediate pleasure.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Terrines, game birds, pâté en croûte, fillet of beef, Moulin à Vent duckling, rabbit stew.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Owned by Maison Louis Jadot and awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, Château des Jacques is unquestionably the most Burgundy-like estate in the Beaujolais region. With a distinctive drive and elegance, its wines outperform their peers and regularly compete with the highest standards of the Côte.